Monthly Archives: November 2012

Many consumers who call our hotline mistakenly believe that after they purchase a product they have a "cooling-off period" during which they can cancel the contract. THIS IS NOT TRUE. Massachusetts law only provides for cooling-off periods in extremely limited situations. 1. Door-to-door sales: if …Continue Reading Shopping 101: Cooling-Off Periods

Online shopping provides consumers with added convenience, but comes with its own risks. Use these tips to secure your private information and to ensure a safe online shopping experience. HTTPS: Make sure to shop on sites that use secure HTTP as denoted by “https://” before …Continue Reading Shopping 101: Online Safety for Cyber Monday

Black Friday provides consumers with a fantastic opportunity to get a head start on their holiday shopping while enjoying some of the best prices of the year. To be sure consumers shop smart and stay safe, we have put together a Black Friday Shopper's Guide. The …Continue Reading Check Out Our Black Friday Shopper’s Guide!

Throughout the months of November and December we will be highlighting shopping terms so you can feel prepared for this holiday shopping season. In this series we will outline: Bait & switch Extended warranties Black Friday shopping tips Cyber Monday/online shopping tips Cooling-off periods Return …Continue Reading Shopping 101: An Introduction to Your Rights